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With the countdown to Black Friday ticking away, Alicia, Andrew, and Nick are back breaking down what seems to be a retail market heating up.Vuori Goes Nuclear: * Viori scores $825M in funding, valuing the premium athleisure brand at $5.5B. * Bold moves into China and ambitious plans for 100 stores by 2026. * Hosts debate: smart bet or risky stretch in an already crowded market?Mark Lorey’s Food Empire: * Wonder acquires Grubhub in a $650M deal to create a “super app” for mealtime. * Laurie aims to redefine food delivery and elevate the dining experience. * Will it be the Amazon of food—or a recipe for chaos?Amazon Takes on Temu * Amazon's new "Haul" app targets Shein and Temu with ultra-low-priced goods. * Gamified shopping, wild deals, and extended delivery times – will it click with consumers? * The hosts dive in, live-test the app, and see if it is up to snuff Timestamps:



